Space Probes

Why does NASA use space probes?

• Space probes are much safer and less expensive.

• Space probes are not safer and are more expensive.

Space probes send pictures and other _________ from space to Earth.

• data

• distance

What is one planet that NASA has sent a space probe to that is mentioned in the text?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

Steps leading to future human space travel are sending probes to the Sun, Mars, and:

• Venus

• the Moon

• Mercury

• deep within Earth

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To understand the damage the Sun can do to equipment & astronauts, scientists study data from:

• solar probes

• lunar probes

• Earth-based probes

• Moon-based probes

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is orbiting Earth's moon and has been: (choose two)

• taking samples from its surface

• studying geological processes occurring

• retrieving equipment we left

• mapping the surface

The probes to the inner planets help scientists learn: (choose three)

• how the inner planets formed

• what geologic forces are active on them

• whether they can support life

• what their periods of rotation are

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What is the primary purpose of space probes?

• To explore distant planets and moons

• To transport astronauts to space

• To build space stations

• To monitor Earth's weather

Which of the following space probes was the first to reach interstellar space?

• Voyager 1

• Pioneer 10

• New Horizons

• Cassini

Space probes are often equipped with scientific instruments to measure various phenomena. Which of the following is NOT typically measured by space probes?

• Magnetic fields

• Atmospheric composition

• Seismic activity

• Radiation levels